JEFFERSON CITY — Roughly two dozen people gathered at 301 High Street in Jefferson City Wednesday morning to hear the sister and father of Erik Spencer II talk about loss they are experiencing as well as their desire for justice.

The 27-year-old was shot and killed on Saturday at the Wildwood Shopping Center in Jefferson City.

Spencer's sister Ka'Leen Spencer told the crowd at the news conference, "No family should be left in the dark after a devastating loss."

In a release sent on Tuesday , Jefferson City police Lt. Jason Payne said investigators have the identity of the suspect in the shooting and that the suspect is cooperating with the investigation.

Payne also said police will not release the name of person of interest unless criminal charges are filed against them.

“We are

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